Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany

The 189th Oktoberfest will be held at Munich's Theresienwiese from September 21 to October 6, and you are going to be a part of the party!

• Oktoberfest experience for up to 6 guests on September 25-27 or a combination of days between October 1-4
• Visit to the Oktoberfest with guaranteed seating on of the tents for three (3) hours, including food and drinks
• Two (2) night stay at the Maximilian Munich Apartments & Hotel with the option to extend
• Package customizable to include private tours of Munich, Custom Dirndl and Lederhosen, and more!

Thank you to Mrs. Sharon Petrik-Guth '00

Week Stay in Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Be inspired by the beauty of this summertime destination. It is the site of quaint villages, seafood shacks, lighthouses, ponds and ocean beaches. Enjoy a week-long stay at a double unit family home in the heart of Cape Cod, only one street from the ocean. Each unit can sleep 6-8 people.

Dates are flexible. The home is available anytime between April 15th - November 1st, with the blackout dates of 8/4 - 8/11.

Airfare not included.

Thank you to the Mucha Family

One Week Stay at Esperanza in Cabo

Enjoy a week stay at Esperanza in Cabo from June 9-16th. Guests will enjoy this 5-star luxury resort with a 4-Bedroom Casonas (great for a large family or group) with amazing service, food, and spa. It comes with a butler to assist with all the details and a golf cart. The resort features a luxury spa, pickleball courts with a DJ and drink bar, fiesta and fireworks on Wednesday evenings, daily maid service, multiple pools and swim up bars.

Airfare, food and beverage not included

Thank you to the Strawn Family

Purchase a Raffle Ticket for a chance to win one (1) year tuition for a student at the Lower, Middle, or Upper School!

Tickets are $100 each. To be eligible for the free tuition, the student must already be accepted to The Out-of-Door Academy for the 2024-2025 school year.

Winner does not need to be present at the Banyan Ball Extravaganza.

Reserved Parking Spot on Uihlein Campus

Back by popular demand! Secure a reserved parking place for the 2024-2025 school year at the Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch. A personalized sign will be installed to save your designated space! Your parking space location will be determined by the ODA Administration and Campus Security.

Buy Now Option Available.

Reserved Parking Spot on Uihlein Campus

Back by popular demand! Secure a reserved parking place for the 2024-2025 school year at the Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch. A personalized sign will be installed to save your designated space! Your parking space location will be determined by the ODA Administration and Campus Security.

Buy Now Option Available.

Reserved Parking Spot on Uihlein Campus

Back by popular demand! Secure a reserved parking place for the 2024-2025 school year at the Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch. A personalized sign will be installed to save your designated space! Your parking space location will be determined by the ODA Administration and Campus Security.

This does not have a buy-now option; auto-bid is available.

Reserved Parking Spot on Uihlein Campus

Back by popular demand! Secure a reserved parking place for the 2024-2025 school year at the Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch. A personalized sign will be installed to save your designated space! Your parking space location will be determined by the ODA Administration and Campus Security.

This does not have a buy-now option; auto-bid is available.

Reserved Parking Place on Siesta Key Campus

One lucky family can secure a reserved parking place for the 2024-2025 school year on the Historic Siesta Key Campus. A personalized sign will be installed to save your designated space! Your parking space location will be determined by the ODA Administration and Campus Security.

ONLY 3 SPOTS AVAILABLE THIS YEAR!

Buy Now Option Available

Reserved Parking Place on Siesta Key Campus

One lucky family can secure a reserved parking place for the 2024-2025 school year on the Historic Siesta Key Campus! A personalized sign will be installed to save your designated space. Your parking space location will be determined by the ODA Administration and Campus Safety.

ONLY 3 SPOTS AVAILABLE THIS YEAR!

Buy Now Option Available

Reserved Parking Place on Siesta Key Campus

One lucky family can secure a reserved parking place for the 2024-2025 school year on the Historic Siesta Key Campus! A personalized sign will be installed to save your designated space. Your parking space location will be determined by the ODA Administration and Campus Safety.

ONLY 3 SPOTS AVAILABLE THIS YEAR!

This does not have a buy-now option; auto-bid is available.

Name the Circle at the Uihlein Campus

Name the Circle at the Uihlein Campus. This item includes a personalized sign in your child's or family's name for the 2024-2025 school year. How exciting to drive up to school on a daily basis and have the circle named after you!

Name the Lane at the Siesta Key Campus - Higel Avenue

Name the Lane at the Historic Siesta Key Campus's Higel Avenue entrance. This item includes a personalized sign in your child's or family's name for the 2024-2025 school year. How exciting to drive up to school on a daily basis and have the lane named after you!

Name the Lane at the Siesta Key Campus - Gleason Avenue

Name the Lane at the Historic Siesta Key Campus's Gleason Avenue entrance. This item includes a personalized sign in your child's or family's name for the 2024-2025 school year. How exciting to drive up to school on a daily basis and have the lane named after you!

Your Message on the Marquee

Leave a special message for your student on the Historic Siesta Key Campus Marquee during the 2024-2025 school year. This can be a single message that remains visible for a week, or you can have a different message for each day of the week (Monday through Friday) for one consecutive week. Message is subject to review and date will be mutually agreed upon.

Lower School Movie Night

Lights, camera, auction! Be the talk of the carline and win the ultimate prize for your Lower School student: a movie night for their entire grade level!

You'll work with our team to create an unforgettable experience at our Siesta Key Campus during the 2024-2025 school year. Think popcorn, drinks, and an epic movie that will leave your child and their friends giggling with delight.

The date and time will be mutually determined by the winning bidder and our administration. And the best part? You'll be the coolest parent on the block. Don't miss this chance to make memories that will last a lifetime!

Lower School Dress-Down Day

Your child will love this exclusive Dress-Down Day experience during the 2024-2025 school year! They will meet with Head of Lower School Mrs. Jessica Banks and Assistant Head of Lower School Mrs. Brittany Mann to identify a day and choose a theme for a dress-down day for the entire campus, and then share the exciting news with the student body during Lower School Assembly. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to give your child an unforgettable day!

Middle School Dress-Down Day

Get ready to make the 2024-2025 school year amazing with a special Middle School Dress-Down Day! The winning bidder will have the opportunity for their student to meet with Mr. Mahn and Mr. Roberts to identify the date and theme of the event, making it even more exciting!

Whether it's a Hollywood red carpet or a superhero showdown, the winning bidder gets to choose the theme and make the day unforgettable for the entire Middle School student body.

This auction item is a must-have for all Middle School students who want to add some excitement to their school year. So start bidding now and get ready to relish in the fact that you helped make the BEST.DAY.EVER for all of our Middle School students!

Upper School Dress-Down Day

According to many of ODA's Upper School students, this is one the most coveted items for the 2024-2025 school year. You can make it the best day ever for the entire Upper School by being the winning bidder of the Upper School Dress Down-Day.

The winning bidder will have the chance for their student to meet with the dynamic duo of Mr. Ball and Mrs. Murphy to identify a date and theme of the event. Want to have a throwback to the 80s day? A jersey day? The sky's the limit and it's all up to your student.

Start bidding now and get ready to be forever celebrated by the Upper School students!

Reserved Seating for Fifth Grade Graduation

Receive four preferred, front-row seats at ODA's Fifth Grade Graduation. Enjoy a great view and get the best possible pictures of your graduating student. There are only four seats available, so bid early and bid often!

Reserved Seating at Eighth Grade Graduation

Receive four preferred, front-row seats at ODA's Eighth Grade Graduation. Enjoy a great view and get the best possible pictures of your graduating student. There are only four seats available, so bid early and bid often!

Reserved Seating at the Graduation of our Founders Class (2024)

Receive six preferred, front-row seats at ODA's Founder's Class (2024) Graduation. Enjoy a great view and get the best possible pictures of your graduating student. There are only six seats available, so bid early and bid often!

Reserved Seating at Theater Production

Don't worry about finding a seat at one of ODA's Theater Productions-you and your family members (up to four individuals) will have reserved seating waiting for you in the Black Box Theater!

Reserved Seating at Theater Production

Don't worry about finding a seat at one of ODA's Theater Productions-you and your family members (up to four individuals) will have reserved seating waiting for you in the Black Box Theater!

Reserved Seating at Musical Concert

Don't worry about finding a seat at your choice of ODA Winter or Spring Concert featuring the Orchestra, Band, and Choir -you and your family members (up to four individuals) will have reserved seating waiting for you!

Painting Under the Banyan Tree

You and your guests will enjoy this unique experience painting under the banyan tree on the Historic Siesta Key Campus. Up to ten (10) guests will be guided by a professional artist in creating a beautiful masterpiece while sipping wine and snacking on charcuterie.

Guests must be 21+.

Homecoming Team Manager

Have your student join Coach Hollway and the Thunder Football and Cheer teams as the Homecoming Team Manager. Your student will call the coin toss, run out of the tunnel with the team, and be a guest on the sideline. Your student will also be recognized at the halftime show. Go Thunder!

Homecoming Parade Marshall

Have your student join Mrs. Otey as the Honorary Homecoming Parade Marshall. Your student will ride in the lead golf cart during the Homecoming Parade and will be recognized at the halftime show. Go Thunder!

Reserved Seating at Homecoming

Don't worry about finding a seat at the Homecoming Game-you and your family members (up to eight individuals) will have reserved seating waiting for you in Thunder Stadium!

Flag Football Party

Coach Hollway and our Thunder Football Team want to make your child's birthday or family gathering extra special. A flag football game will be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon Sunday. Go Thunder!

Lunch with ODA Coach of Your Choice

Enjoy lunch with your favorite coach! Your child and one friend, plus two guardians will enjoy a meal with a coach of your choice!

Mutually agreed upon date and location. Restrictions may apply. Expires May 1, 2025.

Lunch with ODA Coach of Your Choice

Enjoy lunch with your favorite coach! Your child and one friend, plus two guardians will enjoy a meal with a coach of your choice!

Mutually agreed upon date and location. Restrictions may apply. Expires May 1, 2025.

Reserved Premier Seating at Select Varsity Sports

Don't worry about finding a seat during your favorite Varsity Sport Season-you and your family members (up to four individuals) will have reserved seating waiting for you in Thunder Stadium or the Thunderdome for the entire season!

Winner will work with the Development team and Athletics to select one sport to claim reserved seating.

Reserved Premier Seating at Select Varsity Sports

Don't worry about finding a seat during your favorite Varsity Sport Season-you and your family members (up to four individuals) will have reserved seating waiting for you in Thunder Stadium or the Thunderdome for the entire season!

Winner will work with the Development team and Athletics to select one sport to claim reserved seating.

School Lunch for One Year at Lower, Middle, or Upper School

Don't miss out on this meal plan for one student to include an entree, three sides, and a drink each day for the 2024-2025 school year.

Movie and a Meal With Mrs. Otey

This fun outing will bring out the inner Ferris Bueller in everyone! Your child and one friend, plus two guardians will enjoy a movie and a meal with Mrs. Otey at CineBistro in Sarasota!

Mutually agreed upon date. Restrictions apply. Expires May 1, 2025.

Circus Sarasota With Mrs. Otey

Get ready for a thrilling and unforgettable evening at the circus with Mrs. Otey! You and four of your family or friends will have the opportunity to witness the jaw-dropping performances of the world-renowned Circus Sarasota in February/March 2025. Marvel at the breathtaking acrobatics, aerial stunts, and spectacular circus acts in this one-of-a-kind show. Don't miss out on this chance to experience the magic of Circus Sarasota with Mrs. Otey!

*The winning bidder is responsible for their own food, concessions, and merchandise purchases.

Cason Photography Family Portrait Session

Recipients of this package will receive one (1) family beach portrait session at Coquina Beach with Amy Cason Photography, in addition to $100.00 credit towards portrait order.

Expires three months after the event.

Admission/parking fees not included in donation. No pets allowed on the beach.

Cason Photography Family Portrait Session

Recipients of this package will receive one (1) family beach portrait session at Coquina Beach with Amy Cason Photography, in addition to $100.00 credit towards portrait order.

Expires three months after the event.

Admission/parking fees not included in donation. No pets allowed on the beach.

Cason Photography Family Portrait Session

Recipients of this package will receive one (1) family beach portrait session at Coquina Beach with Amy Cason Photography, in addition to $100.00 credit towards portrait order.

Expires three months after the event.

Admission/parking fees not included in donation. No pets allowed on the beach.

Pepito Masterpiece Portraits

Pepito is an award winning Master Portrait Artist, world renowned for his burnished sepia portraits. He was named 'Photographer of the Year' twice by the Professional Photographers of America. A Pepito Masterpiece Portrait is a work of art created with the expectation that it will be treasured from generation to generation.

"Through my lens...every human being is a WORK OF ART" - Pepito

One Thousand Dollar Gift Certificate

Pepito Masterpiece Portraits, where photographs become works of art, is proud to donate a $1,000 gift certificate. This gift certificate includes the Pepito Portrait Experience which consists of the Design Session, Portrait Session, and Home Design Session valued at $500 with remaining $500 to be used toward the purchase of a canvas wall portrait or redeemed for a 10x10 burnished sepia or color portrait.

Glow Dermspa by Arsenault Dermatology

Included in the gift basket is a gift certificate for a free Botox treatment at Glow Dermspa by Arsenault Dermatology, up to 50 units (single client, single visit), medical grade skincare products, insulated bag, skincare product bag, and tumbler.

Summerhouse $100 Gift Card

Enjoy an evening at an elegant, relaxed, transitional steak house with a seafood attitude.

Summerhouse $100 Gift Card

Enjoy an evening at an elegant, relaxed, transitional steak house with a seafood attitude.

Summerhouse $100 Gift Card

Enjoy an evening at an elegant, relaxed, transitional steak house with a seafood attitude.

Summerhouse $100 Gift Card

Enjoy an evening at an elegant, relaxed, transitional steak house with a seafood attitude.

Walt's Fish Market Seafood Dinner

Enjoy "Walt's Seafood Dinner" to go! This pickup only meal includes a shrimp platter and lobster pot dinner for six people (Maine lobster, clams, mussels, corn, potatoes, and sweet onion). Requires 48 hour notice.

Watch the Atlanta Braves take on the Baltimore Orioles!

Hey batter, batter, SWING! You and three guests will enjoy Home Plate seats for the March 9th (1:05pm) spring training game between the Atlanta Braves and the Baltimore Orioles at CoolToday Park.

Watch the Atlanta Braves take on the Boston Red Sox!

Hey batter, batter, SWING! You and three guests will enjoy Home Plate seats for the March 17th (1:05pm) spring training game between the Atlanta Braves and the Boston Red Sox at CoolToday Park.

Watch the Atlanta Braves take on the New York Yankees!

Hey batter, batter, SWING! You and three guests will enjoy Home Plate seats for the March 21st (1:05pm) spring training game between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Yankees at CoolToday Park.

Lands End Gift Card

Stock up on new uniforms for the 2024-2025 school year with a $150 gift card provided by Lands End, ODA's uniform provider.

$10,000 Shopping Voucher at International Diamond Center

Purchase your next piece of fine jewelry at International Diamond Center with this shopping spree!

Gift certificate will be emailed to recipient, and must be used in-store at one of their many locations.

Expires: 3.31.2025

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Banyan Ball is ODA's annual fundraising gala, which benefits the Annual Fund. The Annual Fund is ODA's most critical yearly fundraising effort as it covers the difference between tuition and the cost of each student's education.